On behalf of those who attended the workshop presented on Professional Development Day, September 30, thank you for sharing with us! We are significantly better prepared to meet the needs of students through presentations by colleagues such as yourself.

Each year presents special instructional challenges! We look forward to meeting these challenges and know we are better equipped because of the opportunity to have learned from you.

THANK YOU This is Austin the guy who sat next to the girl that got peed on by the blue tongue lizard. I got a little pee on my hand, that was grose but funny at the same time. When I was little I loved snakes until I started running into rattlers by my self with out ANYTHING to protect my self with. Then I was afraid of snakes and lizards. I was afraid of lizards because they look like a snake when you first glance at them. But now thanks to you I’m not afraid of any of them. In fact I’ll probably laugh every time I see a lizard. Well thank you for breaking my fear of snakes and lizards and for teaching me so much about reptiles and especially breaking my fear of snakes.

Saturday October 16,2004, was a delightfully successful day. We, the kids and adults had a very exciting time. We all learned a great deal about reptile habits and life styles. The kids were enthralled. Eric has an excellent stage presence. He also taught us a great deal through our total involvement. It is our plan to sponsor a show each year, and we would love to have Eric back.

On behalf of the Friends of SCICON and Tulare County Office of Education, I want to thank the E&M’s Reptile Family for the wonderful display at the recent SCICON BBQ. Your presentation and hands-on activities were one of the major attractions at the BBQ. Your booth really added a lot to the educational value of the day.

Approximately 2500 people attended this year’s SCICON BBQ. All enjoyed the beautiful campus, the activities and the wonderful day. Thank you for helping make this forty-fifth annual SCICON BBQ a wonderful success. Thank you for all that you do for SCICON.

Sincerely,
Rick Mitchell
Administrator of the School of Science and Conservation
Operated by the Tulare County Office of Education

Dear Eric & Michelle,

I am so happy that we were able to make your event happen. You two are great with the kids (and reptiles). Your show was a wonderful success and the kids enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks again for this opportunity and I look forward to many collaborations in the future. I will wholeheartedly recommend your show to others and I will email your brochure to leaders and volunteers. Thanks again!

Your animals were the coolest station at River Ridge for Trout Release. The ball python was wicked. I liked the frogs and the albino snake the best. I’m from Australia so it was cool to see Australian animals again. My family and I are moving back soon. The spider scared me a little. Many of us 6th graders like your Reptile station the best. It was my favorite. Thanks a lot. It was fun.

I just want to thank you for a great show last Sept 2nd for Marjorie’s 4th birthday party. Everyone had a great time!!! And the kids loved it….they thought it was an awesome party!!! And I am so happy the kids enjoyed it….all the parents thought you did a great job considering the age group of the kids at her party. My husband and I had a great time too and we will definitely call you out again when our son gets old enough to have a show like yours for his birthday. And the Polaroid photos were a hit!!! The kids and their parents loved them! And it was a great party souvenir that both the parents and the kids liked!!! Thank you so much for coming to our party!!! And we’ll surely spread the word!!!

I’m writing this letter to tell you how much fun I had. That would have been the worst field trip but then when I went in your group it flipped the whole idea upside down. You have no idea how much fun I had there with you.

Thank you for showing me how to hold snakes frogs lizards and spiders and what they eat what they do and what they look like. I hope you can go back to River Ridge so you can show my brother next year all of the reptiles that you showed me.

1/10
Thanks so much for the great show. I am sure we will always remember it. It was exhilarating to hold the animals. Evren suffers from a genetic disease (Niemann Pick Type B/AB) and has serious health problems, so it is very meaningful for me to see him happy and excited. I debated about telling you about my autistic niece-- hope that wasn't stressful for you, but it was great to see her happy as well. Parents of special children are more appreciative of these happy times. Maybe we can have you back sometime for my younger son's birthday.
Take care,
Kara

2/10
THANK YOU SO MUCH! WE REALLY LOVED YOUR PRESENTATION!
I know the students loved it too! I was shocked that the girls weren't even scared. I was a little worried about them. The students did a great job, because they loved it so much!
We definitely want to do it again next year!
Thank you!
Teri

Just wanted to drop a short note to tell you
that was an awesome show, as usual. I think you get
better every year. The "reptile man" was all the
kids could talk about all day and we could do nothing
once we got back to class... except talk about
all of your "family". Thanks for what you do.
What a wonderful opportunity you provide for the
kids in this community to learn about reptiles.

I just wanted to let you know that everyone loved your show! It was frogtastic! LOL! You have a unique gift for teaching in a humorous way and clearly you are an expert on the subject. I will continue to sing your praises!

It was so very wonderful to have you bring your creatures with you to our library. The kids really enjoyed you and staff enjoyed you as well. I look forward to next summer and as long as this branch is still open we will definitely book you!

1/11
Dear Eric-
The purpose of this letter is to let you know how impressed I was with your assembly performances. Both were fantastic! Quite a few students and staff have mentioned how much they enjoyed your remarks and learned from them. I hope you enjoyed the morning and received a sense of satisfaction from observing the pleasure and the learning that the students and adults derived from your presentations. You should be commended for your interest in and concern for our schools. Keep up the wonderful work! On behalf of the Rockford staff and students, thanks again.
Sincerely,
Andrew N. Schultz, Superintendent/Principal

3/11
Your program was a smashing success with children and adults alike. One little girl who sat on her dad's lap the entire time said, "That was kind of scary, but it was way more awesome than scary!" Thanks again for a great show. Taylor will always remember this special 6th birthday celebration.
Cathy Lovell

6/13/11
Eric,
What can I say....we had a BLAST this weekend!!! All the adults and children had a wonderful time! I never laughed so hard in my life (which I needed after planning this party). Most importantly, Owen had fun and it was truly a memorable party.
Thank you so much,
Anna